Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, Ct., 2006
Anbieter: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, USA
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Paperback. Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. First Edition. A vg plus or better copy with no markings and very light cover wear.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, Ct, 2001
Anbieter: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is in very good condition. The book is ever so slightly warped. There is a stain on the upper fore edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc., Milford, CT, 2006
Anbieter: Ray Boas, Bookseller - Established 1980, Walpole, NH, USA
PB. Zustand: fine, wraps (softcover). 308pp ISBN 1888690313.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2010
ISBN 10: 1888690607 ISBN 13: 9781888690606
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 264 pages with diagrams, tables, photographs and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6") bound in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Foreword by Andy Soltis. First edition. The ChessCafe World Chess Champions Series Emanuel Lasker was a great chess fighter, thinker and researcher. He was possessed of gigantic playing strength, retaining the title of World s Number One Chessplayer for 27(!) years. Even after losing his crown, he kept his ability for a long time, as shown by his victories and prize-winning finishes in immensely powerful international tournaments when he was 54 (Moravska-Ostrava 1923), 55 (New York 1924), 56 (Moscow 1925), and even at 66 (Moscow 1935)! One of the chief postulates of the Second World Champion was the battle of honor. On the chessboard, lies and dishonesty have no place. These words of Lasker could serve, even today, as an example to every young chessplayer of how to relate to the Great Game. Emanuel Lasker was the first in history to achieve a universal style. This was a Style of the Future, which is why the Second World Champion would not be understood by many of his contemporaries, who believed that he had no style at all. Lasker s games of chess, like his entire chess legacy, will live forever! Join Russian chess historians Isaak and Vladimir Linder as they take you on a journey exploring the life and games of the great world champion Emanuel Lasker. Condition: Rebound in red cloth else very good.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2001
ISBN 10: 1888690100 ISBN 13: 9781888690101
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. 1st Edition. 276+[2 as] pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Octavo (9" x6") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. What wins chess games? More than anything else, organized and efficient thinking. But chess thinking is specialized. Even Albert Einstein was a confessed chess duffer. It's not so much how smart you are as how smart your chess-thinking techniques are. The effects of memorizing moves, one of the most widespread attempts to improve, pale beside the results of learning how to think effectively in chess. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners else better than very good.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2008
ISBN 10: 188869050X ISBN 13: 9781888690507
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 277+[3 ad] pages with diagrams, illustrations, tables, photographs and index. Quarto (10 1/4" x 7") bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Foreword by Mark Dvorestsky. First edition. This new edition takes Lasker's legendary classic and puts it in a form more congenial to 21st-century readers. What is different in this edition? The English version of the Manual had remained, even through numerous reprints, virtually unchanged since it first appeared almost 85 years ago. In this new edition figurine algebraic notation is used, now standard throughout most of the world, instead of descriptive notation. The chapter on descriptive has been replaced with one explaining algebraic. Some of Lasker's more awkward or archaic wordings and grammar English was not his first language have been improved or modernized, though this has been done sparingly. Condition: Rebound in black cloth else near fine.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2014
ISBN 10: 1936490927 ISBN 13: 9781936490929
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 200 pages with diagrams, tables, photographs and index. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in green cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Foreword by Andy Soltis. Annotations by Karsten Muller. First edition. The first official world champion, Wilhelm Steinitz was a towering figure in the chess world in the last quarter of the 19th century. For nearly three decades, he never lost a serious match. His opening innovations have resonated for more than a century. For example, for those who do not wish to meet the Ruy Lopez with 3.a6, the Steinitz Defense, 3.d6, may still be one of the best ways to meet the "Spanish Torture." In the early 1870s, he formulated a positional approach that served as the foundation of modern chess. And his pioneering work on chess theory has been a major, enduring influence since it was postulated. Moreover, if we think of his achievements as a writer, not just as a player, Steinitz was unique. Few authors before or since even come close. And none of his great successors could match his versatility and output. Isaak Linder is regarded as one of the preeminent chess historians of the modern era. He is the author of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champions Series. Vladimir Linder is one of the best known sport journalists in Russia. He is also the co-author, with his father Isaak Linder, of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champion Series. Condition: Rebound in green cloth else very good.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2014
ISBN 10: 1888690283 ISBN 13: 9781888690286
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 440 pages with diagrams and indexes. Royal octavo (10" x 7") bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Revised by Karsten Miller. Foreword by Vladimir Kramnik. Fifth edition. When it first appeared, Dvoretsk's Endgame Manual was immediately recognized by novice and master alike as one of the best books ever published on the endgame. The fifth edition, revised and enlarged -- now over 400 pages -- covers all the most important concepts required for endgame mastery. Condition: Rebound in brown cloth else better than very good.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, Ct, 2003
Anbieter: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, USA
Paperback. Zustand: USED_GOOD. No Jacket. This copy is in good condition. The covers have light rubbing, moderage edgewear and corner bumping. The text is clean and tight in binding. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, Ct., 2006
Anbieter: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, USA
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Paperback. Zustand: USED_FINE. 1st Edition (NAP). A fine copy inscribed and signed by the author in ink on the title page: "To Rich good luck Richard Sparks.". Signed by Author(s).
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, Ct., 2005
Anbieter: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition (NAP). A fine copy with a typed letter signed by the author to a famous PokerStars promoter and player: " Dear _____ I hope you enjoy it. It seems to be going very well already, but it's still "early days yet." More about me, the book and the ongoing events at ------- all the best, Richard.". Signed Letter Laid-in.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2017
ISBN 10: 194127059X ISBN 13: 9781941270592
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. 286 pages with diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Foreword by Andy Soltis. First published in 1889. More than 125 years ago, one of the first great chess books appeared. The Modern Chess Instructor, Part I, written by then world champion Wilhelm Steinitz, was released in 1889. It was his magnum opus, setting forth for the first time the principles of modern chess. It is no exaggeration to say that Steinitz's writings have influenced every great player. As American grandmaster Andy Soltis notes in his foreword to this classic: "The bulk of The Modern Chess Instructor is devoted to opening analysis and annotated games that illustrate the analysis. But it is filled with original Steinitz ideas. This may be why Bobby Fischer was his greatest 20th century fan. Fischer was always looking for forgotten opening moves. In MCI and Steinitz's International Chess Magazine he found some that he later revived in tournaments, such as 9.Nh3 in the main line of the Two Knights Defense and 5.Qe2 in the Petroff (after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 exd4 4.e5 Ne4). "Of course, the opening analysis of MCI is dated and the openings are out of fashion. But unpopular openings are not necessarily bad openings. Ask Magnus Carlsen. When he played 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.0-0 against Sergey Karjakin in 2016 title match, it was the first time these moves had appeared in more than a century of world championship games." This 21st century edition has converted the archaic English descriptive notation to algebraic and reformatted the text so that it conforms to the expectations of the 21st century chessplayer. The Modern Chess Instructor's rare second part, published in 1895, has also been added. The result is a genuine treasure trove of original ideas coupled with exposition of the foundation of modern chess theory. Every chessplayer will find The Modern Chess Instructor enjoyable and instructive, a journey back to the theoretical roots of modern chess. Condition: Rebound in black cloth else very good.
Verlag: RUSSELL ENTERPRISES, MILFORD, CT, 2000
ISBN 10: 1888690089 ISBN 13: 9781888690088
Anbieter: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, USA
PAPERBACK. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. REVISED EDITION.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc., Milford, CT, 2000
ISBN 10: 1888690070 ISBN 13: 9781888690071
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Front and rear covers slightly dogeared; Softcover. B&W illustrations, index. vi + 298 pp. Life and games of Latin American chess grandmaster; 8vo (9.0 X 6.0 X 0.8 inches); vi + 298 pages.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises Inc., Milford, CT, 2007
ISBN 10: 1888690372 ISBN 13: 9781888690378
Anbieter: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 23 x 15.5 cm. 236pp. Indices for techniques, opponents and openings.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, CT, 2002
ISBN 10: 1888690143 ISBN 13: 9781888690149
Anbieter: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good +. Very Good + condition Softcover. Includes Bibliography and Index of Players, 259 pages. The exception to the condition is wrinkled laminate on front wrapper. Otherwise binding is tight and bright. Sealed in an archival bag.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2009
ISBN 10: 1888690593 ISBN 13: 9781888690590
Anbieter: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, Frankreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 408 pp covers lightly worn on the edges Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy order.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2013
ISBN 10: 1936490765 ISBN 13: 9781936490769
Anbieter: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, Frankreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 176 pp Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc., Milford, CT, 1997
Anbieter: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 24 x 17 cm. 301pp. Blue wrappers. Chess diagrams. Complete collection of on eof hte great chess endgame study composers of all time.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises Inc, Milford Ct, 2009
Anbieter: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, Kanada
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Soft cover. Zustand: USED_GOOD. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A Solid Book, Some Minor Marks Where Previous Owner Has 'Ticked' Some Games , Otherwise Clean. Glossy Paper Covers With A Picture Of Fischer On The Front. Front Cover Is Slightly Cocked But No Reading Creases On Spine.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, CT, 2005
ISBN 10: 1888690259 ISBN 13: 9781888690255
Anbieter: M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Second Edition. A very good copy. ; 230 x 155mm; 198 pages.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc, Milford, CT, 2012
ISBN 10: 1936490285 ISBN 13: 9781936490288
Anbieter: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, Frankreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 264 pp signed by the author on the title page small amount of sticker residue on the front cover Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, CT, 2008
Anbieter: Barnaby, Oxford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Softcover. Zustand: Good. Minor wear, including corner bumps and light marks and minor creasing to cover. Otherwise in very good used condition, with clean unmarked pages, spine intact, bindings firm. In 1998 a slim volume by international master John Donaldson explored the crafting of a sophisticated but easily assmilated group of interrelated opening strategies intending to establish small but lasting advantages. The result, A Strategic Opening Repertoire, was an instant success. Now this second edition, revised by Danish FM Carsten Hansen with the assistance of John Donaldson, is greatly expanded - twice the size - with many more games and detailed explanations. The lines presented here will serve a player well throughout his career as they are based on solid positionial ideas with an emphasis on understanding rather than memorizing. They will not fall because of one sharp novelty. Using this repertoire, you will invariably find yourself on more familiar ground than your opponent. Size: 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm. 272 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Chess; ISBN: 1888690410. Add. Inventory No: 221231H001016.
Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Milford, CT, 2003
ISBN 10: 1888690208 ISBN 13: 9781888690200
Anbieter: M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australien
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Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. Slight crease on front cover otherwise a very good copy. The Danish Gambit, 1. E4 e5 2. D4 exd4 3. C3, is one of the most aggressive chess openings ever devised. Dynamite was invented by a Swede, Alfred Nobel. The book you are reading now, however, was not written by Nordic players. Instead, Grandmaster Karsten Müller and FIDE Master Martin Voigt bring a touch of German method to the analysis of the explosive group of classical open games where White goes for out- and-out attack. ; 230 x 155mm; 233 pages.
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Verlag: Russell Enterprises, Inc., Milford, CT, 2011
Anbieter: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. 2nd Edition Revised and Enlarged. 23 x 15 cm. 402pp. 440pp. Figures, addendum, bibliography, opening and opponent indices, ECO codes.